Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 January 2014
292. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if members of the public have the right to walk the banks of a river (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2402/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Office of Public Works (OPW) does not own the banks of the river referred to at this location, and as such is not in a position to grant access on to private property. OPW's powers of access under the Arterial Drainage Act, 1945 relate to entry for maintenance purposes. This does not confer a right of way for the public in general, which would be a matter for agreement with individual landowners.
